Publisher's Synopsis
Discusses formulation of health policy in three countries - Australia, New Zealand, and the United States - and the problems and dilemmas in implementing policies. It also includes a section on the effects of implemented policy decisions, particularly on services provided by hospitals.;Based on a conference held at Pennsylvania State University in May 1986, this book covers the views of some of the most distinguished health leaders in Australia, New Zealand and the United States and also of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.